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NFSC 403: Sports Nutrition
Skill Area: Sports Nutrition/Research
Assignment Title: Supplement
What I learned: Throughout this assignment, I learned how to properly conduct research on a popular supplement that many people consume. I researched general information on the supplement and the effects it has on the average person, but also the impact on athletes.
Reflection to assignment: This assignment helped to emphasize my interest in research in nutrition. There are always claims about supplements and I feel not many people are educated on the effects of supplement. I want to make sure I know about a variety of supplements and how to make recommendations.
Relevance to profession: Research is constantly being done on new products and as a dietitian, it is important to understand how to dictate the effectiveness of studies. If a product is deemed effective, then it can be used with clients that dietitians work with. The development of products truly changes how people live their lives so it is important for us to understand how to read the research on these products. Many athletes are looking for the competitive edge and it is important as a dietitian to know what to recommend and the reasoning why.